William Andrus Alcott (1798-1859) was a physician and teacher who wrote many books on the topics of education and health. His book The Phisology of Marriage warned against free courtship. "Conversation which is too excitable," "presence of exciting books," "unnecessary heat" and many other courtship practices prevalent in 18th century were to be avoided. The Young Mother Or Management Of Children In Regard To Health includes chapters on the nursery, temperature, dress, ventilation, swathing, hats shoes, pins, wet clothing, ...
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William Andrus Alcott (1798-1859) was a physician and teacher who wrote many books on the topics of education and health. His book The Phisology of Marriage warned against free courtship. "Conversation which is too excitable," "presence of exciting books," "unnecessary heat" and many other courtship practices prevalent in 18th century were to be avoided. The Young Mother Or Management Of Children In Regard To Health includes chapters on the nursery, temperature, dress, ventilation, swathing, hats shoes, pins, wet clothing, cleanliness, bathing, food, teething, conduct of the mother, exercise, amusement, laughing, sleep, and much more.
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